Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 has a 185-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE
ModelPR 1652MT
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches75
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2245 lbs
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - kg1018.31
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - lbs.2245
Weight - lbs.45
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet15.83
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max220 HP
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,216 lbs. (552 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people5 / 715 lbs. (324 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat